Ballston VA
Monday - Thursday: 11:30 AM - 11PM
Serving lunch 11:30 - 4pm / Serving dinner 4pm - 10pm / bar last call 10:30pm
Friday: 11:30 AM - Midnight
Serving lunch 11:30 - 4pm / Serving dinner 4pm - 11pm / bar last call 11:30pm
Saturday: 11 AM - Midnight
Serving brunch 11:00 - 3pm / Serving dinner 4pm - 11pm / bar last call 11:30pm
Sunday: 11 AM - 11PM
Serving brunch 11:00 - 3pm / Serving dinner 4pm - 10pm / bar last call 10:30pm
Weekday Happy Hour Monday - Friday 4 - 6PM
Weekend "Happy Brunch" Saturday & Sunday 11am - 3PM
- Weekday Happy Hour
- Raw Bar
- Lunch
- Dinner
- Weekend "Happy" Brunch
- Dessert
- Kids
- TSL To-Go
- Wine List
- Beverages
Happy Hour oyster, food and drink specials are available at both bars and throughout the entire restaurant! Currently, Happy Hour is Mondays 3-7 and Tuesdays - Fridays 4-6. (*An additional weekend "Happy Brunch" is available Saturday & Sunday during brunch from 11am-3pm!)
Drinks
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Narragansett Lager Draft Beer
$4
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Rotating Local Craft Draft Beers
$6
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Select Wines
$8/glass or $35/bottle
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Select Draft Cocktails
$10
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Oyster Shooters
Yuzu Sake Shooter or Vodka Bloody Mary Shooter
$8
Snacks
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OYSTERS! Chef's Daily Selection
a rotating selection of local oysters on the 1/2 shell from MD and VA - 1/2 dozen($18) or dozen($30)
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Clam Chowder Cup
clams, bacon, potato, celery, oyster crackers
$4
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Smoked Whitefish Salad
fried capers, pickled onions, sourdough
$6
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Coddies
salt cod, yukon gold potato, house yellow mustard, crackers
$7
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Fried Shrimp
tartar sauce, coleslaw, lemon
$8
Oysters
Each*-
Updated daily to feature the freshest offerings in the Chesapeake and New England regions.
Oyster Shooters*
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Vodka Bloody
mignonette, chive, lemon, old bay
Each $11
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Yuzu Sake Bomb
optimal wit, ponzu, scallion, chile
Each $11
Towers
oysters, clams, crab, shrimp, crudo, accouterments | Chef’s Daily Goodies: smoked whitefish, pickled mussels, seasoned salmon roe-
The Kraken
serves 2-3 guests
$150
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The Leviathan
serves 4-6 guests
$195
Treasures
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Smoked Whitefish Salad
fried capers, pickled onions, sourdough
$9
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Pickled Mussels
smoked paprika, scallions, saltines
$6
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Soy Cured Salmon Roe*
creme fraiche, soy, potato chips
$10
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Cocktail Shrimp
3 for $12
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Middleneck Clams
3 for $4
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King Crab Legs
drawn butter, dijonnaise
Half Pound $36
*Consuming raw or undercooked meats, poultry, seafood, shellfish, or eggs may increase your risk of foodborne illness.
Classics
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Parker House Rolls
fresh baked, served with Chesapeake butter
$5
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Clam Chowder
clams, bacon, potato, celery, oyster crackers
cup $6
bowl $11
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Coddies
salt cod, Yukon gold potato, house yellow mustard, crackers
$9
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Stuffies
3 baked topneck clams, smoked linguiça, lemon, bread crumbs, house hot sauce
$11
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Pan Roasted Atlantic Cod Piccatta
brown butter, capers, fingerling potatoes, spinach
$28
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Waterman's Platter
fried fish, oysters, shrimp, & scallops served with fries & coleslaw
$34
Appetizers
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Baked Pimento Crab Dip
lump crab, Tillamook cheddar, Old Bay crab chips, scallions
$18
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Albacore Tuna Crudo*
crispy tortilla, avocado crema, purple cabbage slaw, lime vinaigrette, pickled chilis
$18
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Scallop Ceviche*
charred tomatillo salsa verde, lime, kohlrabi, puffed wild rice
$18
Salads
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Grilled Albacore Tuna Nicoise*
bibb lettuce, olives, hard boiled eggs, whole grain mustard vinaigrette
$23
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Grilled Gulf Shrimp Wedge Salad
bacon lardons, iceberg lettuce, cherry tomatoes, pickled shallots, crushed almonds, green goddess dressing
$26
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Grilled Romaine Steak Salad*
smoked cherry tomatoes, parmesan cheese, avocado, fried garlic breadcrumbs, buttermilk caesar dressing
$27
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TSL Chopped Salad
whipped feta, crispy chickpeas, pickled pepperoncini peppers, kalamata olives, red wine vinaigrette
$15
Sandwiches
served w/fries or greens-
New England Smash Burger
2 ground chuck patties, american cheese, lettuce, tomato, pickle, mayo, potato bun
$19
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Maine Peekytoe Crab Roll
dressed with lemon, mayo, celery, & chives
$32
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Spicy Fried Shrimp Roll
lemon aioli, shredded lettuce, pickled red onion
$19
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Crispy Fish Sandwich
lettuces, pickled shallot, tartar sauce, chile
$18
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North Shore Roast Beef*
horseradish cream, bbq sauce, american cheese, onion roll
$18
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Half Roll Combo - Half Peekytoe Crab Roll
dressed with lemon, mayo, celery, & chives
$22
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Half Roll Combo - Half Spicy Fried Shrimp Roll
half roll, served with cup of clam chowder and greens
$15
Entrées
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Linguine and Clams*
white wine, garlic, chili flake, parsley
$24
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Portuguese Stew*
mussels, clams, chorizo, potatoes, market fish, fennel, sourdough
$32
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Miso Honey Glazed Mahi Mahi*
confit oyster mushrooms, grilled asparagus, caramelized onion puree, orange and sesame relish
$34
Sides
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Roasted Cauliflower
tahina, cucumber, fried pita, pomegranate molasses
$11
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Fries
$9
*Consuming raw or undercooked meats, poultry, seafood, shellfish, or eggs may increase your risk of foodborne illness.
Classics
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Parker House Rolls
fresh baked, served with Chesapeake butter
$5
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Clam Chowder
clams, bacon, potato, celery, oyster crackers
Cup $6
Bowl $11
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Coddies
salt cod, Yukon gold potato, house yellow mustard, crackers
$9
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Stuffies
3 baked topneck clams, smoked linguiça, lemon, bread crumbs, house hot sauce
$11
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Fried Clam Bellies
Fried Ipswich Clams, Coleslaw, Tartar, Lemon
$21
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Pan Roasted Atlantic Cod Piccata
brown butter, capers, fingerling potatoes, spinach
$28
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Waterman's Platter
fried fish, oysters, shrimp, & scallops served with fries & coleslaw
$34
Appetizers
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Baked Pimento Crab Dip
lump crab, Tillamook cheddar, Old Bay crab chips, scallions
$18
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Crispy Octopus
gigante beans in vinaigrette, fried artichokes, garlic aioli, lemon
$21
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Moroccan Swordfish Skewer*
carrot mash, piment d'espelette aioli, fried garlic herb crunch
$18
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TSL Chopped Salad
whipped feta, crispy chickpeas, pickled pepperoncini peppers, kalamata olives, red wine vinaigrette
$15
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Coconut Curried Mussels
vadouvan sofrito, fregola sarda, Thai basil, crispy shallots
$19
Crudos
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Rockfish Tartare*
tangerine, basil, fresh and dried chilis, sesame
$15
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Yellowfin Tuna*
Thai vinaigrette, cilantro, pearl onions, cured cucumbers, crushed peanuts
$17
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Hamachi*
cucumber aguachile, charred tomatillo salsa, avocado, chive oil
$17
Entrées
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Housemade Campanelle
baby shrimp, confit cherry tomatoes, basil breadcrumbs, black pepper chevre
$30
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Portuguese Stew
mussels, clams, chorizo, potatoes, market fish, fennel, sourdough
$32
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Miso Honey Glazed Mahi Mahi*
confit oyster mushrooms, grilled asparagus, caramelized onion puree, orange and sesame crumble
$34
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Seared Scallops*
aji romesco, smoked sweet baby yams, bok choy, oregano persillade
$36
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Crispy Skin Rockfish
toasted farro, maple brown butter artichokes, butternut squash puree, calabrian chili crisp
$35
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Grilled New York Strip Steak*
potato puree, brussels sprouts, bacon lardons, dried apricot, mint chimichurri
$45
Sandwiches
served w/fries or greens-
Lobster Roll
choice of dressed or buttered, split top bun
MARKET PRICE $39
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New England Smash Burger
2 ground chuck patties, american cheese, lettuce, tomato, pickle, mayo, potato bun
$19
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Maine Peekytoe Crab Roll
dressed with lemon, mayo, celery, & chives
$32
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Spicy Fried Shrimp Roll
lemon aioli, shredded lettuce, pickled red onion
$19
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Crispy Fish Sandwich
lettuces, pickled shallot, tartar sauce, chile
$18
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North Shore Roast Beef*
horseradish cream, bbq sauce, american cheese, onion roll
$18
Sides
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Crispy Fried Cauliflower
tahini crema, aleppo oil, mint, scallions
$11
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Fried Brussels Sprouts
Frank's aioli, pickled carrots, blue cheese crumbles
$12
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Roasted Carrots
honey yogurt, postachio, orange coriander brown butter
$11
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Fries
$9
*Consuming raw or undercooked meats, poultry, seafood, shellfish, or eggs may increase your risk of foodborne illness.
Saturday & Sunday 11-3PM
"Happy Brunch" oysters & drink specials available 11am-3pm at both bars and in dining rooms
Classics
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Parker House Rolls
fresh baked, served with Chesapeake butter add mixed berry jam +$2
$5
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Clam Chowder
clams, bacon, potato, celery, oyster crackers
cup $6
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Coddies
salt cod, Yukon gold potato, house yellow mustard, crackers
$8
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Stuffies
3 baked topneck clams, smoked linguiça, lemon, bread crumbs, house hot sauce
$11
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Waterman's Platter
fried fish, oysters, shrimp, & scallops served with fries & coleslaw
$34
Appetizers
-
Baked Pimento Crab Dip
lump crab, Tillamook cheddar, Old Bay crab chips, scallions
$18
-
TSL Chopped Salad
whipped feta, crispy chickpeas, pickled pepperoncini peppers, kalamata olives, red wine vinaigrette
$15
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Albacore Tuna Crudo*
crispy tortilla, avocado crema, purple cabbage slaw, lime vinaigrette, pickled chilis
$18
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Raw Scallop Ceviche*
charred tomatillo salsa verde, lime, kohlrabi, puffed wild rice
$18
Brunch
served 11-3PM-
King Crab Benedict*
English muffin, garlicky spinach, Old Bay hollandaise, served with mixed greens
$25
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Marinated Avocado Benedict
grilled tomato, hollandaise sauce, english muffin
$18
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Mushroom Omelette*
spinach, spicy feta, chives
$18
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Ricotta Toast*
sunny side up eggs, charred broccoli pesto, basil, pickled shallot, served with mixed greens
$16
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Sausage, Egg & Cheese Sandwich*
housemade maple sausage, fried egg, american cheese, mixed berry jam, served with fries or mixed greens
$17
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Cinnamon Vanilla French Toast
toasted pecans, spiced maple syrup, whipped cream, mixed berry compote
$16
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Grilled Albacore Tuna Nicoise*
bibb lettuce, olives, hard boiled egg, whole grain mustard vinaigrette
$23
Sandwiches
served w/fries or greens-
New England Smash Burger*
2 ground chuck patties, american cheese, lettuce, tomato, pickle, mayo, potato bun
$19
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Maine Peekytoe Crab Roll
dressed with lemon, mayo, celery, & chives
$32
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Spicy Fried Shrimp Roll
lemon aioli, shredded lettuce, pickled red onion
$19
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Crispy Fish Sandwich
lettuces, pickled shallot, tartar sauce, chile
$18
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North Shore Roast Beef*
horseradish cream, bbq sauce, american cheese, onion roll
$18
Sides
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Eggs*
two eggs any style
$6
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House Cured Bacon
$8
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Toast
english muffin, sourdough, or housemade white bread
$3
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Fried Brussels Sprouts
charred lemon caesar, pecorino romano, garlic breadcrumbs
$10
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Fries
$9
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Crispy Potatoes
aleppo oil, salsa rosada, herbs
$9
*Consuming raw or undercooked meats, poultry, seafood, shellfish, or eggs may increase your risk of foodborne illness.
Dessert
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Ultimate Banana Split
vanilla, chocolate, & strawberry ice cream, bruleed banana, strawberry & pineapple compotes, crushed peanuts
$15
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Boston Cream Mille Feuille
puff pastry, vanilla cream, chocolate sauce, fresh raspberries
$14
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Black Tea Panna Cotta
lemon curd, raspberry sorbet, local raspberries, nilla wafers
$11
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Key Lime Icebox Pie
key lime curd, toasted meringue, graham cracker crust, lime zest
$12
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Sorbet
flavor of the day
$6
After Dinner Drinks
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Espresso Martini
vodka, Mexican coffee liqueur, chicory, cold brew
$14
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Dow’s 10 Year Tawny
$15
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Dow’s 20 Year Tawny
$20
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Averna Amaro
$12.50
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Montenegro Amaro
$12.50
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Nonino Amaro
$15
Coffee
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Drip Coffee
M.E. Swings, Mesco Blend, Washington, DC
$4
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Numi Organic Teas
breakfast blend, aged earl grey, orange spice white tea, rooibos chai red tea, rooibos herbal tea, jasmine green tea, chamomile lemon herbal tea, moroccan mint herbal tea
$4
Kids Menu
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Cheeseburger
potato bun, single patty, american cheese, fresh fruit & fries
$10
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Hot Dog
split top bun, fresh fruit & fries
$10
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Fish Sticks
fried fish, fresh fruit & fries
$10
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Kid's Pasta
butter, parmesan
$10
Monday - Thursday
Lunch: 11:30 AM-3:00 PM / Dinner: 4:00 PM-8:45 PM
Friday
Lunch: 11:30 AM-3:00 PM/ Dinner: 4:00 PM-10:15 PM
Saturday
Brunch: 11 AM-3:00 PM / Dinner: 4:00 PM-10:15 PM
Sunday
Brunch: 11 AM-3:00 PM / Dinner: 4:00 PM-8:45 PM
Sparkling
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Poggio Costa / 49
Brut, Prosecco, Veneto, Italy, NV
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Poggio Costa / 64
Brut Rose, Veneto, Italy, NV
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Royal Seyssel / 79
Brut Lambert de Syssel, Savoie, France, NV
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Domaine Rolet / 79
Rose, Cremant de Jura, Jura, France, NV
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Cleto Chiarli / 49
Lambrusco di Sorbara Secco, Emilia-Romagna, Italy, NV
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Charles Orban / 98
Carte Noir Brut Champagne, Tete de Cuvee, France, NV
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Billecart Salmon / 182
Brut Champagne, Mareuil-sur-Ay, Champagne, France, NV
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Pol Roger / 186
Brut Champagne, Epernay, France, NV
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Andre Clouet / 154
Brut Rose, Bouzy, France, NV
White
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Albarino, Mar de Vinas / 72
Rias Baixas, Spain, 2022
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Tokaji (Dry), Disznoko / 59
Furmint, Hungary, 2020
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Gruner Veltliner, Geyerhof / 71
Kremstal, Austria, 2020
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Riesling (Dry), Rebholz / 82
Estate Pflaz, Germany, 2018
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Riesling (Dry), Stadt Krems / 54
Kremstal, Austria, 2020
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Sauvignon Blanc, Jean-Christophe Mandard / 59
Touraine, France, 2021
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Sauvignon Blanc, Christian Lauverjat / 94
Sancerre, Loire, France, 2022
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Muscadet Sèvre Et Maine, Domain De La Chauviniere / 54
Loire Valley, France, 2020
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Pinot Grigio, Rilasso / 49
Veneto, Italy, 2021
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Chenin Blanc, Champalou / 88
Vouvray, Touraine, Loire, France, 2020
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Chardonnay, Arista / 176
Russian River Valley, California, 2018
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Chardonnay, Brea Vineyards / 74
Central Coast, California, 2021
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Chardonnay, Moshin Vineyards / 86
Westside Crossing, Russian River Valley, California, 2021
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Chardonnay, Jean-Philippe Fichet / 198
Mersault, Burgundy, France, 2019
Rosé / Skin Contact
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Garnacha Arcade Rosé / 54
Ole & Obrigado X TSL, Spain, '22 Selected by The Salt Line, this vibrant mineral rose is a perfect pairing for oysters and seafood. A portion of all Arcade sales will benefit the Oyster Recovery Partnership, a non-profit committed to protecting the Chesapeake Bay waterways.
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Txakolina Rosé / 78
Ameztoi, Basque, Spain 2023
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Sancerre Rosé / 104
Jolivet, Loire Valley, France, 2019
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Provence Rosé / 74
Peyrassol, Provence, France, 2021
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Field Recordings / 64
'Skins', Central Coast, California, 2022 (extended skin contact)
Red
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Garnacha, Bernabeleva / 79
Madrid, Spain, 2020
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Pinot Noir Becker / 68
Pfalz, Germany, 2018
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Pinot Noir, Vincent & Sophie Morey / 128
Santenay, Burgundy, France, 2020
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Pinot Noir, Violet Hill / 74
Rogue Valley, Oregon, 2022
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Red Blend Idlewild / 74
Cabernet Sauvignon, Cabernet Franc, Malbec, Merlot, ‘The Bird Flora & Fauna’, Mendocino, California, 2021
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Côtes Du Rhône Domaine Berthet-Rayne / 54
Rhone Valley, France, 2022
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Beaujolais Chavannes / 82
Côte de Brouilly, Beaujolais, France, 2021
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Chianti Classico Montesecondo / 112
Tuscany, Italy, 2019
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Montepulciano Villa Medoro / 86
Colline Teramane, Abruzzo, Italy, 2020
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Chianti Classico Tolani / 86
Valle Nuova, Italy, 2020
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Super Tuscan Aia Vecchia Lagone / 59
Tuscany, Italy, 2021
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Mencia Descendientes De José Palacios / 82
‘Pétalos’, Bierzo, Castilla y Leon, Spain, 2020
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Barbaresco Elvio Tintero / 92
Piedmont, Italy, 2018
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Cabernet Sauvignon Camp / 84
North Coast, California, 2022
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Cabernet Sauvignon Pied A Terre / 92
Sonoma County, California, 2017
Draft Beers
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Narragansett / 16oz
Gansett Lager / lager / 5% / RI
$6
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Mustang Sally / 16oz
Potomac Pils / pilsner / 5.1% / VA
$7
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Port City / 16oz
Optimal Wit / wheat ale / 5.5% / VA
$7
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Hardywood / 13oz
Singel / belgian style blonde ale / 6.2% / VA
$8
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Downeast / 16oz
Maple Waffle / cider / 5% / MA
$8
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Commonwealth / 13oz
Paper Umbrellas / berliner (brewed w. banana, pineapple, & coconut) / 6.3% / VA
$10
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Fair Winds / 16oz
Sessions in the Abyss / session ipa / 4.5% / VA
$9
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DC Brau / 16oz
Joint Resolution / ne ipa / 5.5% / DC
$8
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Calvert / 13oz
Excellent Adventure / ipa / 7% / MD
$8
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Maine Beer Co. / 13oz
Lunch / ipa / 7% / ME
$10
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Other Half / 16oz
Green City / ipa / 7% / DC
$10
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Solace / 13oz
Lucy Juicy / dipa / 8.5% / VA
$8
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Old Ox / 16oz
Black Ox / rye porter / 5.5% / VA
$8
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Guinness / 16oz
Draught / nitro stout / 4.2% / MD
$11
Canned Beers
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Narragansett / 16oz
Fresh Catch / golden ale / 4.2% / RI
$7
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Narragansett / 16oz
Del's Shandy / shandy / 4.7% / RI
$7
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Jack's Abby / 16oz
Shipping out of Boston / amber lager / 5.3% / MA
$9
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Monopolio / 12oz
Clara / Mexican lager / 5% / RI
$7
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Virginia Beer Co. / 12oz
Elbow Patches / oatmeal stout / 6.2% / VA
$9
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Allagash / 12oz
White / belgian wheat / 5.2% / ME
$8
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Anxo / 12oz
District Dry / cider / 6.9% / DC
$11
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DC Brau / 12oz
Full Transparency / seltzer / 5% / DC
$8
Cocktails
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Fish House Punch
aged rum, spiced rum, cognac, peach brandy, oleo, lemon, assam tea
$13
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Cape Codder G&T
Beefeater gin, lime, house cranberry tonic
$13
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Lychee Paloma
Altos tequila blanco, Soho lychee liqueur, grapefruit, lime
$13
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Rosé Spritz
Lillet rosé, Absolut vodka, elderflower, house made lemon-berry soda
$13
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Espresso Martini
Absolut vodka, Mexican coffee liqueur, cold brew coffee, chicory, cinnamon
$13
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Saltier Dog
Absolut vodka, Strega, sea salt, Aperol, grapefruit
$13
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Cavendish Old Fashioned
rye whiskey, Dominican & Jamaican rums, allspice, banana
$15
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Pear Pressure
tequila, hazlenut, pear-cardamom syrup, lemon
$14
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Daiquiriña
aged pineapple rum, spiced syrup, lime
$14
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Calpi Fizz
Yuzu-Ginger moonshine, Calpico, lemon, bitters
$13
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The Perfect Storm*
double Bloody Mary, lobster claw, cocktail shrimp, dressed oyster, fried coddie, accoutrements
$30
Winter Warmers
Seasonal Hot Cocktails-
TSL Toddy
bourbon, lemon, chamomile syrup
$12
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St. Charles Punch
apple brandy, ruby port, mulling spices, lemon, bitters
$13
Wine
White
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Pinot Grigio / 11 / 49
Rilasso, Veneto, IT, '21
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Sauvignon Blanc / 13 / 59
Jean-Christophe Mandard, Touraine, FR, ‘21
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Sauvignon Blanc / 19 / 86
Lauverjat, 'Moulin des Vrilleres', Sancerre, FR, '22
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Chardonnay / 16 / 74
Brea Vineyards, Central Coast, CA, '21
Red
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Pinot Noir / 15 / 74
Violet Hill, Rogue Valley, OR, '21
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Côtes Du Rhône / 12 / 54
Dom. Berthet-Rayne, Rhone Valley, FR, ‘20
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Tuscan Blend / 13 / 59
Aia Vecchia Lagone, Tuscany, IT, ‘19
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Cabernet Sauvignon / 18 / 84
Camp, North Coast, CA, '22
Sparkling
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Prosecco / 11 / 49
Poggio Costa, Brut, Veneto, IT, NV
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Prosecco Rose / 14 / 64
Poggio Costa, Brut Rose, Veneto, IT, NV
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Charles Orban / 22 / 98
Carte Noir Brut, Champagne, FR, NV
Rosé
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Arcade Garnacha Rosé / 11 / 49
Ole & Obrigado x TSL, EP, '22 Selected by The Salt Line, this elegant, vibrant mineral rose is a perfect pairing for oysters & seafood. A portion of all Arcade sales will benefit the Oyster Recovery Partnership, a non-profit committed to protecting the Chesapeake Bay waterways.
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Provence Rose / 16 / 74
Peyrassol, Provence, FR, '22
Skin Contact
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White Blend / 15 / 64
Field Recordings, 'Skins', Central Coast, CA '22